Lead Business Analyst

Franklin Bates; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Autonomy in role

Impact on BA practices

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Lead Business Analyst for a fully remote contract role in the UK. This position involves leadership across complex systems and collaboration with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in Behaviour-Driven Development, strong communication skills, and the ability to drive collaboration in a remote environment. Join to influence delivery outcomes in high-impact projects.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Lead BA in large-scale, complex systems environments.
• Significant hands-on experience with BDD frameworks.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead BA activities across multiple workstreams.
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Developers, and Testers.
• Facilitate workshops and elicit requirements.

Skills

Lead BA activities

Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD)

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Mentoring junior BAs

Tools

Cucumber

Gherkin

Job description

Lead Business Analyst – Contract

Location: fully remote (UK-based)

Contract Length: 6 months (with potential extension)

We are seeking an experienced Lead Business Analyst to join a high-profile programme working across complex systems environments. This is a contract opportunity for a seasoned professional who thrives in challenging landscapes and can bring structure, clarity, and leadership to multi-layered projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead BA activities across multiple workstreams in a complex systems environment.
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Developers, and Testers to ensure requirements are fully understood and delivered.
• Champion Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD) practices, ensuring user stories and acceptance criteria are clear, testable, and aligned with business outcomes.
• Facilitate workshops, elicit requirements, and translate them into actionable deliverables.
• Act as a bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment and transparency.
• Mentor junior BAs and contribute to best practice frameworks.
• Proven track record as a Lead BA in large-scale, complex systems environments.
• Significant hands‑on experience with BDD (Cucumber, Gherkin, or similar frameworks).
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting while driving collaboration across distributed teams.

Why Join?

• Work on a high-impact programme with cutting-edge systems integration.
• Fully remote role offering flexibility and autonomy.
• Opportunity to shape BA practices and influence delivery outcomes.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

IT System Custom Software Development